A jet collided with an Army helicopter while approaching the Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington. Here are some things to know about the collision.
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All 64 aboard an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter feared dead
Authorities say everyone aboard an American Airlines jet that collided with Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington is feared dead.
An aircraft is down near Washington’s Reagan Airport, with takeoffs and landings halted
An aircraft went down near Ronald Reagan National Airport on Wednesday night, and all takeoffs and landings have been halted, according to the airport and law enforcement.
South Shore fare hikes coming this year; budget cushion has worn thin since pandemic
Fares for riding the South Shore Line are expected to increase an average of 10% later this year to make up for the financial hit the railroad has taken since the pandemic began.
‘It’s ridiculous’: Freight trains continue to block rail crossings in Dixmoor for hours at a time
Dixmoor residents say trains from CSX and Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad block crossings for hours at a time, particularly on Western.
Illinois lands $100M federal grant for EV truck chargers
Public charging for electric trucks — including the largest semi-trailers — is on the way in Illinois.
Today in Chicago History: 7 killed when trains crash near Gary
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 18, according to the Tribune’s archives.
Grand Avenue underpass plan gets $13 million federal boost in Elmwood Park
A $13M federal grant “provides momentum” for a grade separation plan at Grand Avenue and the Metra tracks in Elmwood Park.
Downtown bike- and bus-lane ticketing program generates more than 3,500 warnings and violations in its first weeks
The program allows the city to use cameras to mail tickets to registered vehicle owners for violations in an area that covers much of downtown.
CTA chief of staff to become interim president after Dorval Carter’s retirement
The next CTA leader will face the task of helping to rebuild trust in the agency, after years of complaints about service, personal safety and conditions on buses and trains